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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1909
Page
5
Members of the La Crosse Country Club will conclude the season on November 1 with a social event. Two more tournaments remain to be scheduled, extending the club’s activities beyond the closing date.
The club houses aims to host a major end of month social event with broad member turnout as inquiries pour in for a definite date within a week. The locker rooms will be enlarged this winter to address past season crowding and will feature up to date equipment. Directors call the season a huge success and note clinching the Brittingham-Hixon cup by defeating the Madison golfers badly, with final playoff future deemed unwinnable for Madison.
A user seeks a side by side comparison of Yello cornflakes with other brands. They want to taste each and conclude they will always buy Yello based on impressions and preferences.
Gustave Kriebach, bound over to circuit court on a stabbing charge, threatens to have the two Keiser boys and a youth named Meinert arrested, claiming they attacked him. He asked District Attorney James Thompson for warrants but was told to wait until his own circuit court case is heard.
Work begins on grading a tract east of the Green Bay tracks to form an addition to Oak Grove cemetery with planned drives and walks. The community seeks manpower for oyster stew at the Empire saloon and grill room.
The article states split dull and brittle hair originates from dandruff caused by a microbe that irritates the scalp. Modern science reportedly offers a remedy Newbro's Herpicide to destroy the microbe and stop itching, with samples available by sending 10 cents to The Herpicide Co. Detroit. Hoeschler Bros. are listed as special agents.
The article notes unusually fine weather during the week fostering large attendance and high quality exhibits. The La Crosse Kennel Club drew notable interest as dogs barked playfully, while social events were scarce. Next week Luna clubs church suppers and private functions precede the annual house cleaning.
The Woman's union of the First Congregational church will hold its annual meeting Thursday afternoon at the parsonage on Main street with an officer election. Hostesses are Mrs. Henry Faville Mrs. T B Lawrence and Mrs W W Holcomb. All ladies of the congregation are invited. Thursday afternoon the Woman's guild of Christ church will be entertained at the guild rooms by Mes
Mrs. W A Thompson hosted a luncheon Wednesday for Mrs Marion Osgoodby. Mrs G W Traer held a dinner last evening at her home in honor of Mrs Osgoodby with a small group of old friends in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. George Gordon hosted a dinner for thirty at the Country Club last evening. Emma and Louise Gund gave a coffee Thursday for Edna Coren and Irma Berger. Mrs. Oscar Lundgren entertained at 712 Pine street for prospective fall brides Anna Bollrud and Sophie Fladlein, clerks at Nichol son Scott store. Mrs. E J Felzer held a luncheon for ten at 4096 South Fourth Street.
Mrs. Lucy Weston and her nephew Robert Weston return to La Crosse after four months in Europe and major cities including London. They arrived on the White Star Line Teutonic Wednesday morning and brought back a full blooded English Bulldog. They reside at 1314 Vine Street.
The Ladies' Aid of English Lutheran church prepares a supper and sale for next Tuesday October 5. Ice cream and coffee will be served in the afternoon.
Social notes report Miss Georgine McDonald has returned home after a year with her sister in Missoula. Guests include Mr and Mrs Candrian and Mrs Weyer of Chicago. Dr and Mrs Charles Sisson of Elgin Illinois visited, and Mrs H Berger and Miss Irma Berger plan extended time in Chicago and New York. A cable from Mrs James McCord in England says she and daughter Miss Agness McCord sail for home soon.
Miss Nellie Lamb spent three weeks at Chicago dressmakers convention. Miss Marion Oswald, modista, attends Chicago and New York events for fall styles. Miss Hulda Severson of Bangor visits the city while Mr. and Mrs. John Atkinson of Portage visit friends. Month and stay abroad noted.
J A Birfield of 1105 West Avenue South, ex superintendent of Stamping and Tool, claims a new vending device for capsules and various articles. The machine operates fully automatic by a coin and shows all coins and vended items in view. It requires no motor or levers, promising simple construction and reliable delivery. Designers including Cone Willing Munson and Foley endorse the invention as a potential counter ornament for drug stores and hotels.
The Diamond, the sole large steamer in the trade, made its last trip past Keokuk to Burlington yesterday. For the rest of the season it will operate only to the Keokuk port and back, with its southern terminal at St. Louis moved to a Wednesday schedule from Tuesday.
Captain Dodds informs Wenona and Burlington packet clients that the steamer Keokuk will keep Sunday trips for the time being despite plans to discontinue. Local agents report ongoing interest and inquiries indicating continued service ahead this season.
The new City Mission superintendent appeals for cast off clothing and bedding to aid unemployed individuals. Donations of sheets pillowslips blankets and old newspapers are requested with a volunteer pickup service. Urgent need noted. office hours 10 to 12 a.m. daily plus upcoming prayer and Bible study meetings.
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